Results for "Ireland"

Eddie Henderson's Miles Legacy At Mermaid Arts Centre

by Ian Patterson
May 10, 2026

Eddie Henderson's Miles LegacyMermaid Arts Centre25th Bray Jazz FestivalBray, IrelandMay 3, 2026 It was a night of double celebration at Mermaid Arts Centre for the closing act of Bray Jazz Festival 2026. Firstly, BJF was celebrating its 25th edition, a milestone that speaks volumes for the dedication--and tenacity--of the festival's founding directors, Dorothy & ...

Harold López-Nussa at Whale Theatre

by Ian Patterson
May 6, 2026

Harold López-Nussa Whale Theatre 25th Bray Jazz Festival Greystones, Ireland May 01, 2026 Whilst many of the ancient Irish traditions associated with May Day have waned, the time-honored custom of gathering with friends to make merry on first day of summer never loses its appeal. And so, the pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes of ...

Dave Redmond: The Next In Line

by Ian Patterson
September 3, 2025

Ireland probably has more good jazz bassists than at any time before but ask who the most in-demand bassist in the country is and the answer is most likely Dave Redmond. The Dubliner has been a key player on the Irish jazz scene since the early 2000s, playing with Irish guitar greats Louis Stewart and Tommy ...

Hayley Kavanagh Quartet At Scott's Jazz Club

by Ian Patterson
September 2, 2025

Hayley Kavanagh Quartet Scott's Jazz Club Belfast, N. Ireland August 29, 2025 “Welcome to the Upper East Side." Variations on this phrase--delivered by Scott's Jazz Club co-founder Cormac O'Kane--have greeted visitors to Belfast's award- winning jazz venue every Friday night since 2020. Hard to believe that half a decade has ...

BEATrio At National Concert Hall

by Ian Patterson
July 15, 2025

BEATrio National Concert Hall Dublin, Ireland July 7, 2025 Some stars take longer than others to align. In the case of BEATrio, the supergroup of drummer Antonio Sánchez, harpist Edmar Castañeda and banjoist Béla Fleck, you could say that the stars took 16 years to line up. BEATrio might ...

Brad Mehldau Trio At National Concert Hall

by Ian Patterson
July 1, 2025

Brad Mehldau Trio National Concert Hall Perspectives Dublin, Ireland June 25, 2025 Brad Mehldau looked like a man at ease as he walked to his piano, turned and bowed graciously to the audience. For sure, Dublin's National Concert Hall is a familiar venue--he had played here at least four times ...

Emma Rawicz At Roscommon Arts Centre

by Ian Patterson
June 12, 2025

Emma Rawicz Roscommon Arts Centre Roscommon, Ireland June 6, 2025 If the best method to hone one's all-round skills as a leader, soloist and composer is in the live arena, then Emma Rawicz is going about things in the right way. Since releasing her debut album Incantation (Self Produced, 2022) at ...

Still Places Available On Europe's Biggest And Most Inclusive Jazz Education Event—Sligo Jazz 2025

June 3, 2025

Sligo Jazz Project’s annual Summer School and Festival runs from 22-27 July 2025, bringing a team of 33 world-class musicians from all over the world to teach and perform in Sligo over six days. From 22–27 July 2025, Sligo will once again become a global hub for music lovers, students, and jazz legends, as it hosts ...

Mike Scott Of The Waterboys: The Ballad Of Dennis Hopper

by Lawrence Peryer
May 17, 2025

Today, the Spotlight shines On founder of The Waterboys, Mike Scott. In 2014, Mike stumbled upon Dennis Hopper's photography in a London gallery and fell into a rabbit hole that led to Life, Death and Dennis Hopper (Sun Records, 2014), a bold concept album that tells the story of the Easy Rider star from ...

Orlando Molina

Hailing from Venezuela, Orlando’s musical narrative is deeply enriched by a life filled with diverse experiences from around the globe. His music weaves a captivating tapestry that reflects his multicultural background, blending Latin American roots with jazz, classical and world music influences to create a harmonious fusion.

As a multifaceted and versatile composer and guitarist, Orlando invites listeners on an authentic voyage of discovery, exploring the profound beauty of cultural fusion and evoking emotional resonance with each composition.

Notably, Orlando’s musical prowess has also attracted invitations to perform for distinguished public figures, including President Michael D’ Higgins on three occasions, Conor McGregor, Wynton Marsalis, David Bisbal, and singer-composer Ruben Blades, underscoring the significance of his artistry on a global stage.